Sen Feinstein urges President Obama to issue cybersecurity executive order

Senate Intelligence Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) urged President Barack Obama to issue an executive order "or take other appropriate action" that would boost the cybersecurity of the nation's critical infrastructure.

In a letter sent to the President, Sen Feinstein voiced skepticism that Congress would pass cybersecurity legislation this year after a sweeping bill she co-sponsored with Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) was blocked by Republicans earlier this month. Without a compromise on legislation in sight, Sen Feinstein urged President Obama to use his authority to issue an executive order that would establish cybersecurity standards and incentives for critical infrastructure operators to better secure their computer systems and networks.